Independence Day celebrated in the two new UTs of India
On the eve of the 73rd Independence Day, India celebrated its independence along with the two new born Union Territories. Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir celebrated their 1st Independence day as Union Territories following the revocation of Article 370 along with Article 35-A. After the bifurcation of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, it was spilt into two new Territories namely, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh!
On the one side, where Governor Satya Pal Malik hosted the flag in the UT, BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal hosted the tricolor in Ladakh, both celebrating one’s own culture on this patriotic event. Celebration of the most auspicious day for a nation in the most controversial territory consistently under tug of war for the territorial supremacy claimed by the unworthy neighbours. The territory which has witnessed the blood wraith in the valley inflicted by the nastiest mentalities and extremist neighborhood Pakistan to disrupt the violence and situation of rebellion against India. The region had witnessed the bloodshades of many of our brave soldiers.
Needs to revoke the special status and changes took place after revocation:-
The one of the most preferred means of livelihood is tourism and the sluggish growth in tourism because of the terrorism in the valley has struck the tourism industry and hence the economy of the nation. The main reason behind these obstructions was the provisions of Article 35A which use to define “permanent resident” of the state and enshrined the privileges to the citizen and no other citizens outside the state not even Indian citizens were entitled to those privileges, not even to settle down in the state or to own a property. With the revocation of the respective article the region is now a kind of open to the world to set up industries, business firms, country’s premier educational institution, and a lot more. Those hands which use to pelts stone upon the saviours of the nations will now hold the pen, and will be able to lead a life where it can shape it’s future on its own without any foreign influences , without the minds being “brainwashed”.
Governor assures the Development in Jammu and Kashmir: Independence Day Celebration
The Governor Satya Pal Malik unfurls the National Flag at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of 73rd Independence Day. The Independence Day was also attended by the National Security Advisory, Ajit Doval in the UT. Terming the changes, brought by the centre in respect of abrogating the state’s special status, the Governor assured that the identity of the citizens is neither on stake nor has been tampered. He proposed that the Abrogation of this Article 370 will lead to the development and prosperity in the region. He assured that it will result in enabling the good governance . bring self-reliance and employment opportunities to people of Jammu and Kashmir and most importantly the feeling of equality and unity with rest of the country. “Kashmiri, Dogri, Gojri, Pahari, Balti, Sheena and other languages will have opportunity to thrive in the new set up. Various tribes and castes in the state who have not had political representation will also find proper representation,” the Governor said. “The Local tribes will also get the political representation under the new system”, he added. The local leaders were not present in the event as they were either on house arrest or detained.
However, the Independence Day was celebrated under a blanket of tight security. The Indian Army and the Border Security Forces were put on high alert. The army was on alert along LoC [Line of Control] in the view of I-Day and increased movement across LoC. The roads remained vacant. The schools, and other working places were closed. The people were asked for the cooperation. They have also been asked not to carry arms and ammunition, sharp-edged weapons, hand bags, polythene bags, transistors, hand fire extinguishers, stop watch, powder, cigarettes, match boxes, lighter, cameras and similar items. The people, having the pass, were only allowed to attend the I-Day event. They were further asked to report if they observe any suspicious activity.
Union Territory of Ladakh celebrates its Independence Day
The new born Union Territory Ladakh celebrated its first independence day with fervour. The BJP MP and Parliamentarian Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, whose Lok Sabha speech in favour of the Abrogation of Article 370 drew limelight and praises, hosts the tricolor in BJP office, Ladakh declaring the territory as “independence from Jammu and Kashmir” and “just trailer” for the development of Ladakh . Namgyal shared various pictures and videos on the social media, dancing in the traditional guise. Banners bearing slogans like “UT of Ladakh celebrates its 1st Independence Day” were hanging along the roads of this picturesque town.
The MP was celebrating Independence Day in Ladakh’s Matho village along with locals and Buddhist monks. “Buddhist Monks and people of my native village Matho hoisting national flag celebrating 1st Independence Day after declaring Ladakh as Union Territory. Ladakh got independence from Kashmir,” tweeted Namgyal.